Lee Dixon believes Unai Emery should not be backed in the January transfer window.
Arsenal are 8 points behind the fourth spot and are on a winless stretch of 6 games under the Spaniard this season.
“I’m not saying Emery should be sacked,” Dixon told the Express. “I think every manager should get two years to get it right, but I know I am living in a dream world. This is why pressure is on Emery. Can they solve the problems by buying in January? What are the board seeing? They have given him a warning.
“I think they are reluctant to push the button because it is too early. Arsenal look to do things the right way. But personally, if it was my money I would be reluctant to hand it over. To me they are a long way off. Buying players in January would not solve things.
“This next run of games is crucial for him. If they don’t get points and a place in the top four he is in trouble. That’s it for him.”
“It has not been good enough,” Dixon added. “It is not his first season and so he cannot be cut any slack. Eighteen months in now everyone is looking at him. But we keep seeing a repeat of the mistakes. They keep getting hit on the break, giving the ball away, giving away chances.
“Things are not working. The question for Emery is – do you change the philosophy or do you change the players? He is at a crossroads. The buck stops with the manager. If the players can’t do what he wants, it is a problem.”
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